What color is #CECA7A?

#CECA7A is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(206, 202, 122), and in HSL hsl(57, 46%, 64%).

Is #CECA7A accessible as text?

On white, #CECA7A has a contrast ratio of 1.70:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.35:1 (passes). For text placed on #CECA7A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CECA7A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-300 (#FFB86A).

What colors go well with #CECA7A?

#CECA7A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #797DCD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CECA7A below.

Is #CECA7A good for buttons?

#CECA7A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CECA7A — white text only reaches 1.70:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CECA7A the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CECA7A is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CECA7A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CECA7A

Not just a swatch — here's how #CECA7A works with other colors. Named schemes with #CECA7A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CECA7A Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Dark Khaki as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CECA7A Secondary #526A36 Accent #B1690A Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Dark Khaki leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CECA7A Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Dark Khaki holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CECA7A Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Dark Khaki opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CECA7A Secondary #F6F5DA Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Dark Khaki is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Dark Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CECA7A actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 67/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 67/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 80/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 50/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 25/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 21/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 52/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CECA7A

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People also use #CECA7A with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 10.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F2E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B5CD79 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #CECA7A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #CECA7A;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 202 122;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.4% 0.102 105.9);
  --color-50: #FBFBF3;
  --color-100: #F5F4E1;
  --color-200: #E9E7C4;
  --color-300: #D5D29A;
  --color-400: #BFBB73;
  --color-500: #A39F52;
  --color-600: #7E7B44;
  --color-700: #5A5835;
  --color-800: #3C3A25;
  --color-900: #252418;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFBF3',
    100: '#F5F4E1',
    200: '#E9E7C4',
    300: '#D5D29A',
    400: '#BFBB73',
    500: '#A39F52',
    600: '#7E7B44',
    700: '#5A5835',
    800: '#3C3A25',
    900: '#252418',
  },
}

$base: #CECA7A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF3;
$base-100: #F5F4E1;
$base-200: #E9E7C4;
$base-300: #D5D29A;
$base-400: #BFBB73;
$base-500: #A39F52;
$base-600: #7E7B44;
$base-700: #5A5835;
$base-800: #3C3A25;
$base-900: #252418;
$base-hover: #BCB649;
$base-subtle: #EDECDA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CECA7A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F4E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9E7C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5D29A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BFBB73",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A39F52",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E7B44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A5835",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3A25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252418",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}